Breeders' Cup TV Ratings Fall 50% on ESPN (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36254)
Television ratings were down but Web traffic was up for ESPN's maiden voyage covering the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Blood-Horse (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36254)

Churchill Says Personnel Were Following Regulations on Ambulance Availability (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36248)
An equine ambulance was delayed in getting to Fleet Indian after the mare injured her left front suspensory ligament during the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) because Churchill Downs personnel were following state regulations regarding ambulances on the track. Blood-Horse (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36248)

Breeders' Cup Winners Discuss Future Plans (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36242)
The owners and trainers of the 2006 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships winners turned out in full force to share their thoughts and plans for the future at the annual press breakfast Nov. 5. Blood-Horse (http://bc.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36242)

Film Maker retired, to be bred to Storm Cat (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67646&subsec=2)
One day after a runner-up finish in the Emirates Airline Filly and Mare Turf (G1), Grade 1 winner Film Maker was retired and is scheduled to be bred to leading sire Storm Cat (http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/isd/stallion.aspx?stallion_no=935962) in 2007. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67646&subsec=2)

Wagering Record Set for Breeders' Cup (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36237)
Preliminary wagering totals from all common pool sources on the 10-race card of the Breeders' Cup World Championships held Saturday at Churchill Downs established a Cup record of $136,726,378. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36237)

Sabellina Snatches Cardinal By a Beak (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36245)
Jay A. Lieberman's Sabellina won a head bob by a nose over English invader Silca's Sister following a terrific stretch duel between the two Sunday in the $171,750 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) for fillies and mares on the Churchill Downs turf course. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36245)

With Queen Gone, Who Will Take Melbourne Crown? (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36241)
With Makybe Diva retired, the Nov. 6 Emirates Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) appears a free-for-all. The champion mare won the Cup three years in a row, but that crown will go to another horse this year. Blood-Horse (http://bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36241)